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Cease Fire We heard the news of the immediate cease fire while sitting with our neighbors in our building's bomb shelter at 3:20 a.m. We all shared a moment of sardonic laughter. That was one of 3 alerts in our area between the hours of midnight and 3:45 a.m.

As the Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman reportedly said just a few days ago, "we will not suffer this cruel cycle of war, negotiations, cease fire and so on and so on." Hm?

#the100dayproject Week 6 Update-Progress There is progress on my knitting goal! At this point, I'll take any wins no matter how small. Little Gems Mitts by Donna Kay (See below*) Slowly, slowly. A round or row at a time. In knitting that's progress! It’s been so long since I knit at such a small gauge and with two colors that I’m using this as a practice project to get ready for the same project using my vintage, treasured two hanks of…

Hurray for #knitting progress! #fiberarts #ravelry

A Month of Missile Fire Day and night, several times a day. Living under rocket, drone and missile fire is not normal, even if we do our best to live normally. We don't have any other choice. And speaking of taking a shower, a clever person came up with this app, showing statistically when it's "relatively" a safe time to take a shower. I bought them lots of shampoo.

A Month of Missile Fire

Day and night, several times a day. Living under rocket, drone and missile fire is not normal, even if we do our best to live normally. We don't have any other choice. And speaking of taking a shower, a clever person came up with this app, showing statistically when it's…

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#the100dayproject Week 3 Update-Distracted I'm very distracted right now and can credit this to heading to our building's bomb shelter several times a day.* But that's not the reason for this post. As I said in my earlier post, sitting down to my computer to create any kind of art was on hold. That is until Creative Mornings offered a virtual Field Trip earlier in the week on "

#the100dayproject Week 3 Update-Distracted

I'm very distracted right now and can credit this to heading to our building's bomb shelter several times a day.* But that's not the reason for this post. As I said in my earlier post, sitting down to my computer to create any kind of art was on hold.…

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Gone (Almost) Phishin’ This is a little embarrassing to share, but I'd rather someone else be able to spot a dangerous scam before they fall for it. So, here goes. One evening last month, my Apple Watch, iPhone, and Mac all lit up with a message prompting me to reset my password. This came out of nowhere; I hadn't done anything to elicit it.

This is a little embarrassing to share, but I'd rather someone else be able to spot a dangerous scam before they fall for it. So, here goes.

One evening last month, my Apple Watch, iPhone, and Mac all lit up with a message prompting me to reset my password.

#the100dayproject Week 2 Update-The Bomb Shelter Edition Most of this past week was spent going down and up (and down and up) two flights of stairs to our building's bomb shelter after receiving an incoming missile alert. It's both physically and mentally tiring. Since my ability to concentrate is shot, my two goals of graphics and camera are on temporary hold. I've been sticking to simple knitting and finished a pair of…

#the100dayproject Week 2 Update-The Bomb Shelter Edition

Most of this past week was spent going down and up (and down and up) two flights of stairs to our building's bomb shelter after receiving an incoming missile alert. It's both physically and mentally tiring. Since my ability to concentrate is…

Here We Are Again, Epically First, we're OK. Since last Saturday morning we've stayed close to home after waking up to an Emergency Alert announcing the start of "Epic Fury" AKA "The Lion's Roar". There are so many thoughts going through my head right now. No matter how hard I try, I can't corral them into anything coherent. Nevertheless, I'll do my best and apologize if I'm rambling.

Here We Are Again, Epically

First, we're OK. Since last Saturday morning we've stayed close to home after waking up to an Emergency Alert announcing the start of "Epic Fury" AKA "The Lion's Roar". There are so many thoughts going through my head right now. No matter how hard I try, I can't corral…

Kickstart Your Creativity with #the100dayproject Today's the day! February 22nd and the official start of this year's #the100dayproject. Put on your creativity thinking caps! Previously, I listed my this year's goals in this post and already I'm updating my knitting goal, which was: Knit: Keeping in mind that I am the "World's Slowest Knitter™" work on one small weekly project and maybe one larger project for the entire 100 days.

Here we go! Today's the start of #the100dayproject Put on your creativity thinking cap!

A Very Pink Morning Walk in the Jerusalem Botanical Gardens Each Spring the Japanese cherry trees blossom in the Jerusalem Botanical Gardens. The trees are a gift from the Embassy of Japan over a number of years. Although it looks fairly close on a map, Jerusalem is usually one big traffic jam away from Tel Aviv. A week ago Tuesday we started out too late and gave up after only an hour and 15 minutes on the road.

A Very Pink Morning Walk in the Jerusalem Botanical Gardens

Each Spring the Japanese cherry trees blossom in the Jerusalem Botanical Gardens. The trees are a gift from the Embassy of Japan over a number of years. Although it looks fairly close on a map, Jerusalem is usually one big traffic jam…

אנחנו גרים ליד אתר בנייה. כבר 3 שנים מעבירים מטלית יבשה כמעט יום יום למרות שהחלונות סגורים.

Finding Hidden Classic Themes: A Field Guide From about June 2025 or possibly even earlier, Classic themes were removed from view in the WordPress.com Theme Showcase. Searching for Classic Themes - February 2026 It doesn't appear that these themes are retired. I believe the intention in removing them from view is to encourage site owners to move to themes that fully support Blocks and the full Site Editor.

Finding Hidden Classic Themes: A Field Guide

From about June 2025 or possibly even earlier, Classic themes were removed from view in the WordPress.com Theme Showcase. Searching for Classic Themes - February 2026 It doesn't appear that these themes are retired. I believe the intention in removing…

Update on #the100dayproject Planning In order to maintain my sanity and keep on track, I set some limitations on what I'm planning to do during this year's #the100dayproject. As I previously said, I want to incorporate some of my 2026 goals: Take photos with my camera camera Knit and destash yarn Get back into graphics Camera: One daily photo, doesn't need to be a masterpiece, just help me get back in the habit of photographing.

Update on #the100dayproject Planning

In order to maintain my sanity and keep on track, I set some limitations on what I'm planning to do during this year's #the100dayproject. As I previously said, I want to incorporate some of my 2026 goals: Take photos with my camera camera Knit and destash yarn…

Ants have invaded my kitchen.It’s officially Spring. In February.

Cardboard | The Short Film - WATCH FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY YouTube video by Locksmith Animation

Back for a limited time. Don’t miss watching “Cardboard,“ a short, heartwarming animated film from Locksmith Studios.

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What’s Coming in February for 100 Days A couple of years ago I participated in #the100dayproject and let's just say that my planned project that year went well beyond the designated 100 days. It was, however, a labor of love. This year I want to try something, or maybe even somethings, that will help push me towards my stated goals for 2026. Participating in this project is a great kick in the, er, pants.

What’s Coming in February for 100 Days

A couple of years ago I participated in #the100dayproject and let's just say that my planned project that year went well beyond the designated 100 days. It was, however, a labor of love. This year I want to try something, or maybe even somethings, that will…

Looks like a completely normal word for us here in Germany tbh

I just tended my Bluesky garden and fully 1/3 of the people I followed here stopped posting.

What's next? Threads?! 😱

You can take the girl out of Minnesota, but I don't even know where to begin with this post. Even though I left Minnesota over forty-five years ago, I still have family and friends who live there. What I never could imagine in my worst nightmare is the US government engaging in terrorist acts in Minnesota against its own citizens. Even from this distance it's clear that this is chaos for the sake of creating additional chaos.

I don't even know where to begin with this post. Even though I left Minnesota over forty-five years ago, I still have family and friends who live there.

The Classic Editor: A 2026 Field Guide The good news about the WordPress Classic Editor end of life is that it's now 2026 and WordPress site owners continue to have access to the Classic Editor. Apparently, we're still in the "as long as necessary" time frame. The official WordPress plugin today has upwards of 9 Million installs. On WordPress.com, however, access to the full Classic Editor depends on a few things:

The Classic Editor: A 2026 Field Guide

The good news about the WordPress Classic Editor end of life is that it's now 2026 and WordPress site owners continue to have access to the Classic Editor. Apparently, we're still in the "as long as necessary" time frame. The official WordPress plugin today…

Stop What You’re Doing and Watch Cardboard Go spend the best 8 minutes you'll spend today and watch "Cardboard". It's a gorgeous, heartwarming short animation that is up for Best Short Subject at the Annie Awards, BAFTA, the Oscars and others. ❤ "Cardboard" is from Locksmith Animation, the same team who brought you "Ron's Gone Wrong". Locksmith Animation is streaming the full film only on YouTube until Sunday, 11 January 14:00 (2pm) GMT.

Stop What You’re Doing and Watch Cardboard

Go spend the best 8 minutes you'll spend today and watch "Cardboard". It's a gorgeous, heartwarming short animation that is up for Best Short Subject at the Annie Awards, BAFTA, the Oscars and others. ❤ "Cardboard" is from Locksmith Animation, the same…

Cardboard | The Short Film - STREAMING FOR 48 HOURS ONLY! YouTube video by Locksmith Animation

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Cardboard | The Short Film - STREAMING FOR 48 HOURS ONLY! YouTube video by Locksmith Animation

Of course you have a few minutes to watch the top shortlisted #animation in the Annie Awards for Best Short Subject. And then you'll send it to all your friends. #thankmelater It's gorgeous.

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Cardboard

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So.Very.Quiet… Here we are. The year has flipped to 2026 and I have no special insights or clever words to sum up last year. "Shitshow" and "Dumpster Fire" were the ones I saw most frequently. My most profound feeling for the last few months of 2025 (with the notable exception of October) was a renewed sense of quiet.

So.Very.Quiet…

Here we are. The year has flipped to 2026 and I have no special insights or clever words to sum up last year. "Shitshow" and "Dumpster Fire" were the ones I saw most frequently. My most profound feeling for the last few months of 2025 (with the notable exception of October) was a…

A Snowy Morning Walk in Zermatt Every once in a while we get a hankering to see snow and mountains. Last week our morning walk took place in a very chilly Zermatt, Switzerland.

A Snowy Morning Walk in Zermatt

Every once in a while we get a hankering to see snow and mountains. Last week our morning walk took place in a very chilly Zermatt, Switzerland.

The Day Everything Changed-A Book Review The Day Everything Changed - Ten Stories from October 7th My Rating: ★★★★✰ Author: Various Genre: Graphic Novel ISBN: 978-965-93144-8-5 The time was around 06:28 in the morning on October 7, 2023 when alert sirens began to blare all over Israel. A massive rocket and mortar attack was taking place, sending millions of people into bomb shelters and safe rooms.

The Day Everything Changed-A Book Review

The Day Everything Changed - Ten Stories from October 7th My Rating: ★★★★✰ Author: Various Genre: Graphic Novel ISBN: 978-965-93144-8-5 The time was around 06:28 in the morning on October 7, 2023 when alert sirens began to blare all over Israel. A massive…

Morning walk, a beautiful Saturday After Friday's torrential rains, thunderous thunderclaps and occasional hail, along with not one, but three power outages, my Saturday morning walk was especially fresh and green. Here are a few photos:

Morning walk, a beautiful Saturday

After Friday's torrential rains, thunderous thunderclaps and occasional hail, along with not one, but three power outages, my Saturday morning walk was especially fresh and green. Here are a few photos:

October You Were Where to even begin?! October was so full of events that it felt several weeks longer than its allotted 4 weeks. The month started out relatively calm, but then, wham!

October You Were

Where to even begin?! October was so full of events that it felt several weeks longer than its allotted 4 weeks. The month started out relatively calm, but then, wham!